Jaxson Ryker has come under the scrutiny of his fellow WWE Superstars after a very divisive tweet. Amid growing tension in the United States following the murder of George Floyd, Jaxson Ryker tweeted the following:
Thankful for the @POTUS we have! God bless America. Built of freedom. Forgotten No More
— CwLail_Gunner (@CWLail_Gunner) June 1, 2020
It did not take long for many WWE Superstars to respond, but as far as his own Forgotten Sons teammates, they took their own stance opposite of Ryker:
Although I am part of a tag team while I wrestle, I am my own person with my own thoughts and beliefs. It pains me to see what’s going on in the world. I fought for the freedom of our country and ALL of the people who live here.
— Steve Maclin (@SteveMaclin) June 2, 2020
I will never understand, however I Stand. #JusticeforGeorgesFloyd https://t.co/YZLRB5SyJO
— Westin Blake (@TheWestinBlake) June 2, 2020
Other Superstars replied as well including a very passionate Dave Bautista and Kevin Owens:
I’ll pass. I don’t let ignorant motherfuckers get in my pocket. https://t.co/sYyiMYtHeR
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) June 2, 2020
I’m just keeping him nameless because he’s a sorry ass motherfucker who I refuse to let ride my coattails. He gets no love from me. He gets no rub from me. And if he would like to discuss it in person we have enough mutual acquaintances that he will be able to find me easily. https://t.co/IW25S376L4
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) June 2, 2020
I’m thankful you posted this because I’m now aware of what you stand for. When black brothers and sisters are crying, you praise someone that refuses to acknowledge their hurt. https://t.co/O4xm5L3Rpl
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) June 2, 2020
The freedom you speak of entitles you to speak your mind all you want. I’m not here to argue that. I just really need to tell you that I think you pushing your shitty wrestling catchphrase as all of this is happening is absolutely fucking pathetic.
Good night. https://t.co/d34xdOXZr6
— Kevinn (@FightOwensFight) June 2, 2020
Literally built on oppression. https://t.co/yi26CWPgz6
— Sami Zayn (@SamiZayn) June 2, 2020
Currently, The Forgotten Sons are part of the SmackDown roster and have been working their way up the ladder in a rivalry with The New Day.
